Peyronie's Disease: What Is It, Treatment & Causes
Peyronie's disease is a condition where scar tissue causes the penis to curve or lose length or girth. In some cases, it can cause pain and prevent the man from having sex. There are surgical and nonsurgical treatments that can manage it and it doesn't cause any harm to the rest of the body.Peyronie’s disease is not cancerous and it doesn’t affect fertility.
What causes Peyronie’s disease?
The cause of Peyronie’s disease is not always clear. Some researchers believe the scar occurs after the erect penis has been injured or abnormally bent, typically during sexual intercourse. However, 80% of men don’t remember a specific event that led to the changes in their penis. These changes probably happen due to small unrecognized injuries that happen during regular sexual relations.
What are the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease?
The primary symptom of Peyronie’s disease is curvature in the penis. You may feel scar tissue (a plaque) under the skin of the penis. You may be able to tell that the plaque is forming because of the following signs:
- Your penis is shorter.
- Your penis is bent/curved.
- There is loss of girth, an indentation or hourglassing of your shaft.
- There are lumps in your penis.
- Erections are painful.
- Erections are soft.
- Sex is difficult because of the bend.
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